lulubel
Über Member
- Location
- Malaga, Spain
This might seem like a stupid (and very obvious) question to some, but can you tow a trailer with a road bike? I've only ever seen people towing with MTBs and hybrids.
I'm looking for a way to transport more stuff by bike, and I think a trailer might be the way to go. I can't afford another bike at the moment - if I could, I'd be buying a recumbent - and don't really want to put a rack on for panniers. In any case, a trailer can take more.
My road bike has an alu frame and carbon forks, so there's no carbon to worry about in the area the trailer would attach.
If it is viable, is there anything I need to know about trailers and towing before I go ahead and buy one? Is the riding experience very different? Are there any particular makes/styles or trailers that are recommended or best avoided?
I'm looking for a way to transport more stuff by bike, and I think a trailer might be the way to go. I can't afford another bike at the moment - if I could, I'd be buying a recumbent - and don't really want to put a rack on for panniers. In any case, a trailer can take more.
My road bike has an alu frame and carbon forks, so there's no carbon to worry about in the area the trailer would attach.
If it is viable, is there anything I need to know about trailers and towing before I go ahead and buy one? Is the riding experience very different? Are there any particular makes/styles or trailers that are recommended or best avoided?